Direct Care RN

Sentara Health; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Family Medicine Physicians in Lorton, VA is seeking a Direct Care-Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality care to a diverse patient population. You will conduct assessments, design and implement care plans, administer medications, and evaluate responses as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, monitor vitals, and respond promptly to changes in condition, following regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license or Compact Multistate license in good standing.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and design care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor patient responses.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post‑discharge care.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

RN Diploma/ADN/BSN/MSN

Job description

Overview

Lorton, VA.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shift Time: 8am to 4:30pm
• Monday through Friday schedule

Description

As a Direct Care-Registered Nurse with Sentara Family Medicine Physicians in Lorton, VA, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post‑discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Current Virginia RN License or Compact Multistate RN License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

Education Requirements

• RN Diploma, or
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and access to complete CEU and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Collaborators may earn an annual discretionary bonus if established criteria are met

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.